Serving the Youth of SW Washington Since 2002

This is the information you have been waiting for all summer!

We are preparing for our 2025 Recruit Class and
Orientation sign up is OPEN!!

We are also offering a Poolee Class – this is a class that will give your child(ren) a “taste” of what being a Young Marine recruit is like.  Interested?  Please see information about the Poolee program further down.

Please fill out the google form by clicking on this link:

LCYM Orientation Sign Up

You will need to attend a total of 3 orientations to qualify for Recruit Class.
Our #1 Orientation will be offered two different dates:

  • Thursday, November 7th starting promptly at 1930 hours (7:30pm)
  • Thursday, November 14th starting promptly at 1930 hours (7:30pm)

Orientation will last approx. 1 hour and will take place at our normal drill site. There will be time for questions and answers during orientation.

All potential recruits must attend the orientation along with their parent/legal guardian. 

This is the first of three orientations that you and your potential recruit must attend to apply for a spot in our 2025 Recruit class which will begin on January 4th, 2025.

Please get the next two dates on you family calendar:

  • Orientation #2 – Thursday, November 21st at 1930 hours (7:30pm)
  • Orientation #3 – Saturday, November 23rd at 1000 hours (10am)

Because our program has expectations of parents, children, and our staff, we have found it impossible to communicate this effectively in one orientation. Failure to attend all three orientations will disqualify your child(ren) for applying for this year’s class. We welcome you to apply again next year.

REMEMBER – you must fill out the google form, which is linked above, to let us know which Orientation #1 your family will be attending, either Thursday, November 7th or Thursday, November 14th.

Poolee Program information

It will be 4 Thursday nights from 1900-2000 hours (7-8pm) at our normal drill site and 1 Saturday from 0930-1200 hours (9:30am-noon). **This is not mandatory – however, it is a good precursor to get “ahead” and be better prepared for recruit class.**
You must attend Orientation #1 on November 7th to qualify for the Poolee class and payment of $50 for the class must be paid at Orientation. Paperwork will also need to be completed prior to the start of Poolee Class.

Poolee Class Dates

  • Thurs, December 5th
  • Thurs, December 12th
  • Sat, December 14th (**Wreaths Across America**)
  • Thurs, December 19th
  • Thurs, January 2nd

If you have any questions, feel free to email our recruiters at: recruiter@lcym.org.
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Thank you for your interest in the Lewis and Clark Young Marines.

Semper Fidelis! 

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Who We Are

The Young Marines began in 1959 with one unit and a handful of boys. The organization has grown to over 280 units with 9,600 youth and 2,500 volunteers across 46 states, the District of Columbia, Germany, Japan and affiliates in other countries.

What We Are

The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America’s youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society.

Favorite Links

-Young Marine National HQ
-Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC)
-Marine Corp League, Columbia River Detachment #826 on FB
-Wreaths Across America
-Red Ribbon Campaign
-Camp Hope of SW Washington

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Vancouver, Washington